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Map 2.4. A map which displays the distribution of ancient settlements around Kirindi Oya, which flows near Tissamaharamaya,
which belongs to Hambantota district. (the dots in the map represents settlements). The settlements which are far away
from the river valley belong to the time between 900 and 500 B.C. Those settlements were the first ones originated in the
area related to that river. The settlements close to the river spread after implementing a strategy to control the annual
flood of Kirindi Oya.